JDI and its members aim to support the safety, human rights, and dignity of victims and survivors everywhere. We believe that together we can prevent and end abuse by promoting solutions. Read More

Making Change

JDI and its member programs work together to ensure that policies and practices of our public services and systems, state and federal legislation, and budget priorities reflect the needs and experiences of victims and survivors. Check out our Policy Agenda Document describing our values. Read More

Reimagining Roles for Men

JDI's Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign calls on men and boys to become a part of the solution in ending and prevention gender-based violence by reimagining manhood and masculinities. Find Out More

JDI is a coalition of 60 local member programs working together with our allies to find lasting solutions that promote the safety, liberty, and dignity for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We work for social change to help create a world free of violence and abuse.

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On November 6, 2018, the overwhelming majority of voters in Massachusetts voted to protect and uphold transgender rights. This is a shared victory = the leadership of the Freedom for All Massachusetts campaign, JDI members and their staff and volunteers, all of you who voted, organized and talked to someone about the importance of this issue, and most importantly the transgender community who showed courage and dignity in speaking their truths.

While we celebrate this critical step for transgender rights, the work is not done. Read more....

JDI's advocacy agenda on the state and national level seeks to secure funding for sexual and domestic violence services, limit access to firearms, and remove barriers to services and supports for unserved, underserved and inadequately served communities including immigrants, LGBQ/T identified people, Native Americans and others. Stay up to date and receive action alerts, by subscribing here or going to our Policy Action page.

CURRENT PRIORITIES: 1. STOP PUBLIC CHARGE CHANGE: Help support all immigrants, including survivors. Get details here.

2. #HANDS OFF IX: Protect campus survivors and the undong of Title IX. Get details here.

#SupportSurvivors #SupportServices

Our 2nd Annual Spring Into Action Breakfast was sold out! Watch the inspiring presentations of the Justice In Action Awardees Boston City At-Large-Councilor Ayanna Pressley and the Domestic & Sexual Violence Council. And hear the motivational speeches by Diane Patrick, former First Lady of the Commonwealth, Bank of America executive Jill Calabrese-Bain and JDI Executive Director Debra Robbin.

Your generosity ensures JDI can continue building upon our strength in numbers and unity - paved with commitment and compassion - in our work to end sexual and domestic violence and all gender-based violence. Be part of the solution and contribute today!

While the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), the movement to #BelieveSurvivors continues to grow. At the JDI rally on the day of the vote, JDI joined Planned Parenthood, NARAL, the ACLU, elected officials, and a thousand supporters to say we #BelieveSurvivors - including Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Debra Robbin, JDI's Executive Director, spoke about the 200% increase in calls to rape crisis centers. Check out her speech and photos from the day - an amazing show of strength, organized by students at Emerson College! There's also a link to the remarks by US Olympian Adam Rippon! https://janedoeinc.smugmug.com/Stop-Kavanaugh-Rally/

JDI is so excited by the energy and commitment of the the activist philanthropists who created the Young Philanthropist Giving ImPACT for Jane Doe Inc. This new initiative has been designed by and for people under40 years old who want to financially contribute, educate, and cultivate awareness around domestic and sexual violence throughout the Commonwealth.

These highlights from Summer 2018 at Jane Doe Inc. will give you a flavor of the diverse, exciting, and inspiring work we have the honor to do every single day. Hear directly from JDI staff and experience the energy of these events that help us carry forth the values of the coalition: justice, community, and solidarity!